The past 25 years have been fantastic for fans of the world of Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson’s movies created a huge surge in popularity, leading to all sorts of new games, shows, and other exciting releases. There’s talk of another video game in development, and if the rumors are accurate, it could be one of the greatest Lord of the Rings games ever made.
While IT is definitely one of Stephen King’s best novels, it doesn’t quite reach the absolute peak of his work. The book features fantastic characters, a truly frightening story, and a memorable villain. However, a slow second half and a divisive ending prevent it from being considered one of King’s very best. It likely ranks within his top ten, but several of his other novels are stronger and are better starting points for new readers.
At first, the SDM appeared to be a small group dedicated to improving life on Mars. However, the events of the fifth episode of For All Mankind season 5, and the resulting conflict in the sixth episode, have led people to question the group’s motives and whether their actions are justified.
It’s tough to think of consoles with fewer players than the PS5, the upcoming Switch 2, or the Xbox Series X/S. There have been plenty of consoles that didn’t become popular—some are really hard to remember, like the 3DO and TurboGrafx-16.
As a huge fan of The Boys, I’ve been wondering how the show would wrap things up compared to the comics, but it feels like that’s off the table now. After the ending of episode 5 in season 5, we’re really heading towards the finish line with just three episodes left. It’s become so common for big TV shows to stumble at the end – we all remember the disappointment with Game of Thrones, and even Stranger Things had some issues – and I’m hoping The Boys can avoid that fate.
Joss Whedon, the director behind the popular first Avengers film, also directed Avengers: Age of Ultron. However, this would be his last involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The production of Age of Ultron was difficult for Whedon, and it showed in the final product. While the first Avengers movie was a fast-paced and exciting experience, Age of Ultron sometimes felt uneven in its pacing, humor, and how characters acted. The original Avengers received high praise, with a 91% approval rating from both critics and audiences. Avengers: Age of Ultron received a lower 75% score from critics and an 82% rating from audiences.
Mr. Fantasy first gained attention on TikTok, sharing his experiences living in Los Angeles. He quickly became a local fixture, finding a place to live in Venice, riding on a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and even hosting a fan meet-up at the IHOP on Sunset Boulevard. His debut album, Fantasyland, is coming out next month, though it’s currently unknown if any of the songs are about the ups and downs of playing high school football.
While the film remains incredibly well-made, watching it now feels a little different than it did in 1993. Our perspectives change over time, and some of the movie’s creative decisions and historical details might stand out differently today. It’s still a fantastic film, but it’s worth keeping these things in mind when you watch it now.
Jane Fonda shared that she and Robert Redford initially connected over a surprisingly down-to-earth topic: building with stone. Both were in the process of constructing houses with stone walls at the time. Redford was in Hollywood working on a film with Fonda, but he was eager to return to Utah and continue building. Fonda, married to a Frenchman, had recently built a country house and was also focused on stonework. They spent a lot of time happily discussing the details of stacking stones, even talking about using moss for insulation. Fonda also recalled that Redford was an avid climber, once scaling the large spire of the Fox Theater in Westwood and even breaking his arm while climbing his chimney one Christmas.
Whether through blockbuster franchises like Kill Bill or critically acclaimed films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight, audiences worldwide are familiar with Quentin Tarantino’s unique style. Though he plans to retire soon, one of his earlier films from the mid-2000s is scheduled for a re-release in 2026, bringing his work to a new generation.